-Below is the general
> invitation to apply
> for appointment to the national political committee.
>  .
>  The invitation asks
> for applications to be submitted by September 20,
> but I don't think the
> Cons Gov Comm is strictly enforcing this deadline
> (at least for this
> committee).  Please note that applications should be
> sent to Chuck McGrady
> and Gayle Gordon, and *not* to the Political-Chairs
> list.
> -- Dan Sullivan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gene Coan" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 6:04 PM
> Subject: SCPC Announcement
>
>
> SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE: REQUEST FOR
> APPLICATIONS
>
> The Sierra Club's Conservation Governance Committee
> (CGC) is seeking to
> fill two vacancies on the Sierra Club's Political
> Committee (SCPC).  We
> are especially interested in candidates with
> experience, expertise, and/or
> a strong interest in the following areas:
>
> * Having experience in the political process,
> especially within the Sierra
> Club political program,
> * Broadening support within the Sierra Club for the
> political program
> * Integrating political plans into conservation
> issues
> * Training, mobilizing and communicating with
> volunteers.
>
> Service on the SCPC requires a genuine commitment of
> time and energy.
> There will be a minimum two-year commitment with a
> desire for on-going
> service on the committee beyond those two years. For
> a better idea of the
> work we do, please review the description of the
> SCPC and the list of
> qualifications for appointment that precede the
> application form below.
> Nominees must be current Sierra Club members.
>
> Selection of a new committee member will be based on
> several criteria,
> including enthusiasm for the electoral process,
> demographics, political
> philosophy; ability to communicate well orally and
> electronically,
> capacity to work with other volunteers and provide
> guidance and training,
> and, the ability to work within the SC structure to
> promote the political
> program.
>
> Appointments to the Committee are made by the CGC
> based on applications
> and interviews with prospective candidates.
> Finalists will be invited
> to a SCPC meeting in early 2003. Interviewers will
> represent both the CGC
> and the SCPC.  If you are interested in applying
> please read and follow
> the instructions completely.  We are encouraging
> self-applications,
> however recommendations for suitable candidates will
> also be considered.
> We also encourage individuals to pass this
> announcement on to others
> who you think may have an interest in serving on the
> SCPC.
>
> Sierra Club of Canada members are not eligible to
> apply.
>
> DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER
> 20, 2002
>
> A copy of the completed application should be sent
> (email preferred) to:
> Chuck McGrady
> P.O. Box 400, Tuxedo, NC  28784-044
> (828) 692-0262, (828) 696-1616 (fax)
> Email: [log in to unmask]
>
> With a copy to:
> Gayle Gordon (SCPC Co-Chair)
> 4821 Beech, Bellaire, Texas 77401
> (713) 666-5670
> Email: [log in to unmask]
>
> SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE
>
> The mission of the Sierra Club Political Committee
> (SCPC) is to preserve
> the environment through bi-partisan grassroots
> political action.
>
> The goals of the SCPC are to elect candidates who
> will support and promote
> environmental protection, to raise public awareness
> about environmental
> issues and elevate the priority of these issues for
> decision-
> makers, to encourage Club members and other
> environmentalists to
> participate in the political process, to advance the
> Club's conservation
> agenda by building relationships with legislators
> and other elected
> officials, and to strengthen the Sierra Club as an
> organization.
>
> Current members of the SCPC are:
> *Jim Dodson (SoCA) (Co-Chair) - will step down in
> Jan. 2003
> *Gayle Gordon (TX) (Co-Chair) - will step down in
> Jan. 2003
> Richard Clark (OH)
> Jonathan Ela (WI)
> Sue Merrow (CT)
> Susan Sargent (ME)
> Dan Sullivan (NoCA)
> Scott Taylor (WA)
> Joan Willey (MD)
> Ginny Yingling (MN)
>
> Political Staff:
> Margaret Conway (Political Director)
> Deanna White (Deputy Political Director)
> Jon Schneider (National Political Representative)
> Alison Arnold (Program Assistant)
>
> For more information on serving as part of the SCPC
> or about the Political
> Program please visit the SC website
> (www.sierraclub.org) and on the Home
> Page, click on "Decisions 2002".  If you wish to
> review the Sierra Club
> Political Committee Compliance Guidelines, please
> contact Gayle Gordon at
> [log in to unmask]
>
> QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT
>
> The ability and willingness to use electronic mail
> and to participate in
> conference calls (generally in the evening) are
> required.  The SCPC meets
> three to four times a year and additional regional
> travel may be
> required. (The travel and lodging expenses of these
> trips are paid by
> the SC.)
>
> In evaluating applications, the CGC strives to
> achieve diversity in
> geography, ethnicity, gender, and political
> philosophy.  Also, the CGC
> and SCPC will look for candidates who have or are
> willing to build
> connections with grassroots leadership (current or
> recent-past Chapter or
> Group leadership is a plus), to expand the Club's
> influence (a
> demonstrated ability to communicate with and
> motivate people external to
> Sierra Club is a plus), and who have a demonstrated
> ability to lead.
>
>
> SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
>
> Name:
>
> Membership # (required):
>
> Contact information (address, phone(s), FAX, email,
> & best times to reach
> you):
>
> Sierra Club activities and leadership positions
> held, with dates:
>
> Electoral activity work (local, state, and/or
> national) level):
>
> Statement reflecting your interest in and experience
> with the electoral
> process:
>
> References (Please provide three and include name,
> Sierra Club affiliation
> and e-mail/phone number)
>
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